Description

Green Lynx Spider (Peucetia viridans) on Yellow Pitcher Plant lip (Sarracenia flava), spinning silk, SE USA. Notice the spinneret, which is the silk-spinning organ of the spider at the tip of abdomen. This particular species of spider uses the pitcher plant as a base for its
predatory operations. Insects are attracted to the pitcher plant, and the spider intercepts the insect. show lessmore